Church Book ‎#474

474. When Jesus dwelt in mortal clay

1 When Jesus dwelt in mortal clay,
What were His works from day to day
But miracles of power and grace,
Which spread salvation through our race?

2 Teach us, O Lord! to keep in view
Thy pattern, and Thy steps pursue.
Let alms bestowed, let kindness done
Be witnessed by each rolling sun.

Text Information

• First Line: When Jesus dwelt in mortal clay
• Author: Thomas Gibbons (1784)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Christian Life: Benevolence; Fourth Sunday after Trinity; Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #389 or #482

Tune Information

• Name: MELCOMBE
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: E Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: S. Webbe, d. 1816